Authorities have identified the pregnant woman who was found dead alongside her husband inside a Westwood home in what investigators say was a murder-suicide.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified the woman as Gul Erdogan. Officials ruled her death a homicide caused by a gunshot wound to the head. Her husband, 43-year-old Aytac Camdeviren, died from a gunshot wound to the head, and his death was ruled a suicide.
Incident
The couple was found at approximately 5:45 a.m. Friday after Los Angeles police responded to reports of a shooting at a residence in the 1300 block of Holmby Avenue.
The home is located south of Wilshire Boulevard and west of the Los Angeles Country Club in the Westwood neighborhood.
When officers arrived, they found both individuals deceased inside the residence.
Victims
The Medical Examiner identified the woman as Gul Erdogan and confirmed that her death was the result of homicide.
Authorities identified the second victim as her husband, Aytac Camdeviren. His death was determined to be a suicide.
Officials have not released additional information regarding the events leading up to the shooting.
Pregnancy
Law enforcement sources told NBC4 that Erdogan was pregnant at the time of her death.
A neighbor, Richard Schultz, told KTLA that she was approximately eight-and-a-half months pregnant. According to Schultz, the couple had recently celebrated a baby shower on the Fourth of July.
Authorities have not released further information about the unborn child.
Neighbors
Neighbors described the couple as appearing happy in the weeks before the incident.
Richard Schultz said he frequently saw them walking together and described them as affectionate. He also recalled seeing the couple preparing for the arrival of their baby.
Investigators have not indicated whether there were any prior reports of domestic violence involving the couple.
Investigation
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.
Authorities have not announced whether a motive has been determined, and no additional details have been released regarding the events inside the home before officers arrived.
| Investigation Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | 1300 block of Holmby Avenue, Westwood |
| Police response | Around 5:45 a.m. Friday |
| Victim | Gul Erdogan |
| Suspect | Aytac Camdeviren |
| Medical Examiner ruling | Homicide and suicide |
The Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner continue to investigate the case. Officials have not released additional findings as the investigation remains active.
FAQs
Who was the woman identified?
She was identified as Gul Erdogan.
Who was identified as the husband?
Authorities identified him as Aytac Camdeviren.
Where did the incident happen?
It occurred in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles.
What did the Medical Examiner determine?
The deaths were ruled homicide and suicide.
Is the investigation ongoing?
Yes, authorities continue to investigate the case.
